Icebolethu Group is an Authorised Financial Service Provider FSP45714 and a Level 1 BBBEE Contributor is South Africa's second largest Funeral Assurance Group. Winner of the Standard Bank KZN - Top Brand award for 2022 provides a centre of excellence and a leading provider of dignified burial solutions.
Icebolethu Burial Services, a subsidiary of Icebolethu Group is currently in search of suitable candidates to fill the position/s of Part-Time Funeral Undertaker located in various areas. The position/s are available on a Temporary basis within the Fleet Centre, a Division of Icebolethu Group. Thesuccessful candidate will be required to perform tasks and responsibilities supporting Burial team’s activities.
Minimum Qualifications.
• Grade 12
• Certificate in Funeral Practice.
• Diploma/Degree in Mortuary Science or Forensics Sciences Advantageous.
• Valid driver license with PDP.
Skills and Experience required.
• Working Experience as an Embalmer advantageous.
• Minimum of 2 years’ experience in a similar role.
• Reliable transportation.
Attributeson:
• Excellent interpersonal, communication, and business skills.
• Strong ethical and moral values.
• Good time management.
Responsibilities Required:
• Responding to clients that require funeral services assistance and assisting them in line with Icebolethu Burial Services processes and procedures.
• Drive allocated vehicle to conduct removal of the deceased from place of death to a designated parlour.
• Assisting in the processing of burial orders and any other funeral related documents.
• Assisting in the preparation of deceased this includes washing, dressing and arranging for theviewing of the body, undertaking and other areas of funerals.
• Prepare the body for washing, dressing and embalming whenever need arises.
• Assisting in taking bereaved families to the chapel for service and viewing of the body.
• Drive allocate vehicle to ferry the deceased to place of burial.
• Operate and clean cemetery equipment.
• Check all cemetery equipment after use and report any faults found.
• Clean vehicles daily.
• Conduct vehicle checks daily using the standard vehicle check list provided.
• Log mileage and reference for all trips.
• Record all fuel transactions in line with vehicle mileage logbook.
• Clean removal equipment.
• Monitoring and smooth coordination of all burial’s services.
• Comply with Icebolethu’s Code of Conduct for Drivers and all other laid down rules as follows:
▪ Drive hearse wearing a jacket all the time.
▪ Wind windows halfway down
▪ Switch off music during funeral procession.
▪ No waving or hooting to friends or chatting.
▪ No eating or drinking alcohol/ beverages.
▪ No smoking
▪ Not to exceed 100km/ph.
▪ Communicate to all parties involved about all events.
▪ Do not misinform clients.
▪ Do not use company vehicles unless authorized by management.
• Timeous communication with family representatives and office to ensure smooth coordination of all funerals.
• Pitching tents, fixtures and flower setting up.
• Night duties
• Any other duty as may be assigned.
Reference Number
Jozini: 030725 JZN
Eshowe: 030725 ESHW
Nongoma: 030725 NGM
Empangeni: 030725 EMPG
Umkomaas: 030725 UMKS
Thekwini: 030725DBN
Matatiele: 030725MAT
Mthatha: 030725MTH
Kokstad: 030725KOK
East London: 030725EAST
Port Shepstone: 030725PTS
ICEBOLETHU EMBRACES THE PRINCIPLES OF THE EMPLOYMENT EQUITY ACT
NB** We are an Equal Opportunity Employer committed to creating a diverse and inclusive company culture. White, Colored, Indian candidates are encouraged to apply.
Applications and Closing Date
(NB: Applications with no clarification for the position applying for will not be considered)
Please submit all CV’s to Fleetrecruitment@icebolethu.co.za
Closing date for CV submissions is 18 July 2025.